What is the policy for traveling with oxygen?
Federal law does not allow passengers to bring their own oxygen onto an airplane, except for when using an airline-approved oxygen concentrator. It is mandatory that passengers needing oxygen contact their airline in advance to ensure oxygen will be available. In many instances, airlines can provide last-minute oxygen. However, oxygen is not always available on demand. When prior arrangements are made, the airline will provide oxygen at the boarding gate. Passengers who bring a filled oxygen tank to the airport will not be permitted to carry it through security or onto the plane. They will be asked to have a family member or friend retrieve the tank. Airlines cannot be responsible for storing a tank at the airport. Tanks that have been purged and are free of pressure may be checked as baggage. If a passenger has made no prior arrangements and the airline cannot provide oxygen, the airline may deny boarding privileges for safety reasons. If you are connecting through MSP and require oxy
